Restorani Tbilisi - a Georgian culinary feast (Berlin, Germany)

Last december, we had a nice Christmas dinner at this Georgian restaurant - the Tbilisi. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, I have never had Georgian food before. Well, actually, long long ago, a former student dorm roommate cooked us a delicious roasted chicken and potato dish...

I do like to try new food places and also new flavors, so I was quite excited. As I am very particular about meat, I just hoped the meat and vegetarian options would be balanced. I did not need to worry, they had delicious vegetarian appetizer and stews, but also very tender grilled meat options.

The food was delicious! I actually have to say that the appetizer plate was my highlight, the amazing flavors of the Phkalis just stood out here.

Georgian Cuisine

The Georgian cuisine counts to one of the healthiest in the world. Some of their most common spices include coriander greens, walnuts, pomegranate, and fenugreek. Some of the most famous dishes include the Mzwadi (marinated shish kebabs cooked on fire), the Chatschapuri (the Georgian alternative to a pizza, a quark sourdough bread filled with cheese and baked in a stone oven), the Phkalis (Georgian tapas, better described as patés with walnut paste, herbs and diverse vegetables), and the dishes baked in so-called kvevris (ancient clay pots) including some tasty vegetarian stews.

It is custom in Georgia to not just dine, but to have a feast (supra) together on a large table with family and friends. Here, a huge variety of appetizer and entrées are served that will cover the entire table. Dinner is a social event :)